Meetu Chilana - "I am."
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New York, NY-- On Saturday, July 21, 2007 Meetu Chilana will officially release her EP titled, "I am." The album is not what most would expect from Chilana. This trilingual vocalist is breaking through conventions, with six all original tracks mixing English, Hindi and Punjabi.   The release party will be held in Manhattan, New York at Katra Lounge, starting at 10:30 p.m. with live performances by the artist at midnight. 


            
Chilana, who has been seen around the city singing jazz with her trio, is revealing a bolder pop sound in this collection of songs.
 
"I have always made it a point to be vocally versatile," Chilana said. "I'm excited that it has all come together in this album."
           
The title track, "I Am," is a commentary on the culture and obsession of labeling everyone, be it class, race or religion.  In the chorus of the title track, Chilana uses her soulful voice to articulate the need for acceptance of individuality; "I don't need you to glorify me. I refuse to justify me. I believe I'm who I'm meant to be. I am who I am." Coincidentally the name of the track is also somewhat of an acronym for " Indian American." 

 


            
The songs on the album range from a Bhangra club track called, "Come and Take It," to the introspective ballad, "Changes." One track on the EP may sound familiar. Last year Chilana released an award winning music video, "Lost," which is the title track for the upcoming movie, "Hiding Divya." Lost will finally be available to the public on the release of this album.
 
Producer and Musical Director of "I am.," Samrat Chakrabarti said Meetu's voice cannot be categorized.
 
"She can switch from one style of music to the next effortlessly," he said. "Her new album showcases songs that have a western accessibility with a flair of eastern melody."
 
For more information about Meetu Chilana visit www.MySpace.com/Meetu or www.MeetuChilana.com.

 

Meetu Chilana is a New York-based singer of pop, soul, jazz and world music. From sultry crooning to Indian riffing to high pop belting, the spectrum of her voice carries a wide range of capabilities. The essence of her sound is a result of years of jazz and contemporary western vocal training mixed with a lifetime of performing Indian folk songs. She has performed at various venues across America and received widespread acclaim for her award-winning music video "LOST."  
 
Samrat Chakrabarti website: www.Samrat.tv

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